Index of Sunday Services 1998-2002

December 1, 2002 10 A.M.
Rev. Dr. Marlene R. Walker

Multigenerational Service: " A Season of Lights and Miracles"

Join us in the celebration for all ages as we welcome the Holiday Season with stories, song and the lighting of the Hanukah Menorah and the Advent Wreath.

December 8, 2002 10 A.M.
Sermon: Rev. Nina Grey
Worship Co-Leader: Rev. Dr. Marlene Walker

Embracing The Other

Holidays call us to open our hearts with a hospitable spirit. Chanukah affirms the importance of honoring diversity and the freedom to be who you are. Christmas teaches us the lessons of love and peace and in this season we are more likely to greet the stranger on the street. Yet we are also warned to be especially careful in these times. Our government cautions us to be alert, parents teach their children to be cautious. What are the challenges of welcoming the other, the other beyond the self and the other within the self?

December 15, 2002 10 A.M.
Rev. Dr. Marlene Walker

Annual RE Holiday Pageant: "How Come Christmas?"

Lia McCoo has created a very special original Holiday Pageant for us this year. Come join with children, adults and our choir as we sing and tell the story of "How Come Christmas?". There will be lots of costumes and singing and even an appearance by Santa Claus.

Saturday Dec 21, 2002 7-9 P.M. -- Solstice Service

A Service to honor the shortest night of the year and welcome the return of the Sun. This multigenerational service is being coordinated by Rev. Marlene and our new Women's Spirituality group. All are invited. Special refreshments will follow.

December 22, 2002 10 A.M.
The Choir
Rev. Nina Grey, Worship Leader

Choir Sunday: A Winter/Holiday Celebration

With Diversity as its theme, the Choir will draw on a broad range of styles
and ethnic expreiences, from a traditional Bach Choral to African American,
Appalachian and Puerto Rican carols, to an anthem by Chicago composer Leo
Sowerby, to music by Hector Berlioz.

Works offered will include the African American spirituals Go Tell It on
the Mountain and Mary Had a Baby as well as Thou Shalt Leave
Thy Holy Dwelling by Berlioz.

December 24, 2002 6:00 P.M.
Rev. Nina Grey and Rev. Dr. Marlene Walker,
the Congregation and the Chicago Children's Choir

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Join us for our annual joyful Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. We shall welcome in the holiday with carols, meditations, readings, and our traditional candlelighting. As the sanctuary grows dark, with all the lights extinguished, we will fill the sacred room with the light of candles. We will remember that the lights of truth, love and courage help bring hope and strengthen our dream of peace. The Chicago Children's Choir fills our senses with delight as they sing from their repertoire of holiday music. This is a service for all ages.

December 29, 2002 10 A.M.
Rev. Nina Grey, Joanne Kent, and the Congregation

We reflect on the meaning of Kwanzaa, and the symbols of this important African American cultural affirmation which lasts for eight days, from the day after Christmas until the New Year. We light the candles of the Kinara, and ponder the meanings of the seven principles and artifacts of Kwanzaa. If you wish to help create this service, contact Joanne Kent, member of the Worship and Music Committee.